What Hunter College does

Hunter College, founded in 1870, is a public institution within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, headquartered on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The college serves approximately 22,538 undergraduate and graduate students (2024-2025) across five academic schools — School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and Silberman School of Social Work — plus the selective Hunter College Campus Schools (K-12), Continuing Education, and Summer Session. The student body is highly diverse (70.5% students of color, representation from 154 countries speaking 70 languages, 87% from NYC boroughs), and outcomes include a 75% debt-free graduation rate and No. 1 ranking for Social Mobility among Regional Universities North (U.S. News 2025).

The college operates on standard higher education technology infrastructure: the Brightspace LMS, CUNYfirst enterprise system, Handshake career platform, EAB Navigate for student success, DegreeWorks for academic planning, LinkedIn Learning via HunterWorks, Microsoft 365, and a High Performance Computing Center (HPCC) for research. Distinctive digital offerings include Camp AI (a cross-disciplinary initiative integrating generative AI tools — text, image, multimodal — into teaching) and Hunter on Demand (virtual lecture series). Cultural and research infrastructure includes the Kaye Playhouse (200+ events annually, 100,000+ attendees), Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, NYC Food Policy Center, Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, and gallery venues.

Hunter's revenue model is hybrid by public-university design: subsidized tuition ($6,930/year in-state, $18,600/year out-of-state), New York State appropriations via CUNY, federal and private research grants ($67M in 2018, the largest among CUNY colleges), major philanthropic gifts (including a historic $52M from Leonard A. Lauder and $25M from the Coopermans), and auxiliary revenue from facility rentals (Kaye Playhouse, Roosevelt House, recital halls) and continuing education programs. Distribution occurs primarily through direct enrollment at three Manhattan campuses (68th Street, Brookdale, East Harlem), with new digital channels including the fully online Master's in Urban Policy and Planning launched April 2026. The college does not publicly disclose total operating revenue.

Name

Hunter College

Legal name

Hunter College of The City University of New York

Website

https://hunter.cuny.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hunter College is a public CUNY institution founded in 1870 serving approximately 22,538 undergraduate and graduate students across five academic schools in Manhattan, offering 170+ programs with a mission centered on social mobility and affordable education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Public university
• Nursing programs
• Liberal arts college
• Social work school

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Full-time annual tuition is $6,930 for in-state residents and $18,600 for out-of-state residents, providing core educational revenue stream.
2. Private Donations and Gifts: The Hunter College Foundation receives major gifts including the historic $25 million gift from Toby and Leon Cooperman, $52 million from Leonard A. Lauder for nursing program, and various other major donations supporting scholarships, chairs, and facilities.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Hunter receives substantial external research funding including $67 million in grants and contract awards (2018 data), with major funders including NASA ($5 million), NSF, NIH, and Department of Education.
4. Federal and State Student Aid: 74% of students receive financial support, with federal and state aid programs supporting student tuition payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hunter College is a public higher education institution in New York City that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across five academic schools (Arts & Sciences, Education, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and Silberman School of Social Work), supplemented by K-12 Campus Schools, continuing education, summer sessions, and cultural and research facilities. It serves approximately 22,538 students with affordable tuition ($6,930 in-state, $18,600 out-of-state) and draws 74% of students receiving financial support.

Product overview

Hunter College is a comprehensive public university in New York City offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through five academic schools (School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and Silberman School of Social Work), plus the Hunter College Campus Schools (K–12 gifted school). The institution also operates a continuing education division and summer sessions. Beyond degree programs, Hunter provides an array of cultural facilities (Kaye Playhouse, Ida K. Lang Recital Hall, Roosevelt House, 205 Hudson Gallery, Leubsdorf Gallery, Hunter East Harlem Gallery, Hunter Theater Project), digital platforms (Hunter on Demand, Camp AI), research centers (NYC Food Policy Center, Centro Center for Puerto Rican Studies), student support services (Career Center, Counseling, AccessABILITY), and event rental venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunter College Undergraduate Programs A comprehensive range of bachelor's degree programs across the humanities, sciences, arts, and professional fields, delivered through the School of Arts & Sciences and professional schools, serving approximately 17,000-23,000 undergraduate students.
• Hunter College Graduate Programs Graduate and professional degree programs including master's and doctoral offerings across education, nursing, health professions, social work, urban planning, and the liberal arts and sciences.
• Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Baccalaureate, master's, post-graduate certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in nursing, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• School of Health Professions Programs in speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, and nutrition and dietetics, accredited by ASHA, APTA, and ACEND respectively.
• Silberman School of Social Work Social work degree programs (BSW, MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, with LEED-certified facility in East Harlem; reported record enrollment of 605 first-year students.
• School of Education Educator preparation and advanced education programs accredited by CAEP and CACREP, offering certificates and degrees for future and current educators.
• Hunter College Campus Schools Selective public K-12 school including the renowned Hunter College High School, located at the Madison Avenue Armory and serving gifted students.
• Hunter College Continuing Education Non-degree and certificate programs, English Language Institute (IELI), and professional development courses for the broader community.
• Summer Session Accelerated summer course offerings with expanded online options, enabling students to earn credits during the summer term.
• Kaye Playhouse A 200-event, 100,000+ annual attendee professional-grade performing arts venue at the 68th Street Campus, hosting music, dance, theater, and public lectures.
• Camp AI A faculty-wide initiative at Hunter College that brings together instructors across disciplines to rethink teaching, assessment, and student engagement using generative AI tools.
• Online Master's in Urban Policy and Planning Fully online Master's Program in Urban Policy and Planning, designed as an incubator of top talent for NYC government agencies and nonprofits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of students graduate debt-free
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• SPARC Kips Bay Partnership (City of New York)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Science Park and Research Campus partnership with NYC government, CUNY, and Governor Kathy Hochul for transforming Brookdale campus into cutting-edge life sciences hub. Groundbreaking ceremony with Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez.
• Cooperman Business CenternotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor donor-funded business center profiled by Chronicle of Higher Education for supporting student success.
• African School of EconomicsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPipeline partnership creating pathway for Black students to pursue advanced degrees in economics, including master's at Hunter.
• Thermo Fisher ScientificnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior Innovators Challenge - national science competition where Hunter College High School 9th grader won $25,000 top prize.
• AdobenotableTechnology or IntegrationPartnership provides all Hunter College students free premium access to Adobe creative tools.
• Weill Cornell Medicine / Belfer Research BuildingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership with space in Belfer Research Building 4th floor for Hunter research, continuing innovative collaboration model.
• Hunter Helpers ProgramnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service initiative connecting Hunter students with volunteer opportunities to meet community needs.
• CUNY Dance InitiativenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunter College Dance Department selected as host site for second year for CUNY Dance Initiative residency program.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CUNY Graduate Center: CUNY's primary doctoral-granting and graduate studies hub—directly comparable CUNY governance, tuition model, and graduate program portfolio serving Hunter's New York City students.
• Queens College (CUNY): CUNY senior college with a large, diverse commuter student body and broad liberal arts/professional offerings—comparable public comprehensive model and CUNY system oversight to Hunter.
• Rutgers University–Newark: Urban public research university with one of the most diverse student bodies in the U.S. and a strong social mobility profile—comparably positioned to Hunter and previously led by President Nancy Cantor.
• San Francisco State University: Urban public comprehensive university with a large first-generation and minority student body in a high-cost coastal metro—comparable scale, mission, and competitive dynamics to Hunter in a peer geography.
• Brooklyn College (CUNY): CUNY senior college in NYC offering liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional programs to a similarly diverse urban student body—comparable public-affordable model and CUNY governance to Hunter.
• Baruch College (CUNY): CUNY senior college in Manhattan known for business and public affairs programs, with comparable in-state tuition structure and NYC-anchored student demographics—directly competitive in undergraduate and graduate admissions.
• Lehman College (CUNY): CUNY senior college in the Bronx serving a high proportion of first-generation and minority students—closely aligned with Hunter's social mobility mission and CUNY funding structure.
• University of Massachusetts Boston: Urban public comprehensive university serving a highly diverse, commuter-heavy student population in a high-cost metro—similar public-mission, social mobility positioning, and research-intensive ambitions as Hunter.
• City College of New York (CUNY): Fellow CUNY senior college serving a diverse, low-income NYC undergraduate population with a strong social mobility and public-research mission—directly comparable governance, funding model, and student demographics to Hunter.

Broad incumbents

• Temple University: Larger urban public research university with broader program portfolio and national reach; overlaps with Hunter on social mobility outcomes and urban-anchor positioning but operates at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hunter_college
• Facebookfacebook.com/101632659882065
• Instagraminstagram.com/huntercollege

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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